Day 12 - Weight 308.6 lbs. - Day of Reckoning

When I described the issues I've been having to a few other people with expertise, I heard the same two things: adrenaline rush from a hard workout, and low blood sugar. Needless to say, I went into today with a lot of trepidation. I had a little extra emotional heaviness because I didn't seem to lose any weight yesterday--although in my head, I know how this works and that I shouldn't take day-to-day numbers too seriously, especially with the way I'm working.

Things went well. I am not sure of the exact mechanisms involved but I did very well after CrossFit. Whatever combination of the workout, the aftercare, or the physical changes I've been through are responsible, I cannot say, but I felt and feel good. I thank God for the support I feel underneath me. I need every bit of it.

With the demon seemingly slain, the wary warrior slumps his shoulders and takes a deep breath, then steels himself for the final killing thrust. You never know about those demons.

Tomorrow I do this again, except I think I'll stretch more afterward. I'm looking forward to another go, even though I'm really blasted. My wife's counting on her spin class, though, so I have that to help drive me. I really ache, but after all, this is what I signed up for. This is what I wanted. I am getting stronger, working to turn untapped potential into unlocked potential.

Menu:

Breakfast (4 blocks)

- 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blackberries, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 tbsp. c-raisins, 2 tsp. almond butter, 1 string cheese, 1 clementine

Snack (2 blocks)

- 1 apple, 2 string cheese sticks, 6 nuts

Recovery Snack (doesn't count, by order of Cheryl!)

- 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blackberries, 2 tsp. agave nectar, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup broccoli

Lunch (8 blocks + fat)

- failed paleo pot pie leftovers plus veggies and extra chicken

- 3-3/4 cups fry mix, 1 tbsp. c-raisins, 1/2 cup cooked onion, 1-1/2 tsp. butter, 10g chopped nuts, 6 oz. shrimp, 1 egg

Snack (1 blocks)
- 1 oz cheddar cheese, 1 clementine, 3 nuts

- 1/2 diet soda (D'oh! 1 point.)
Dinner (4 blocks)

- 1 cup homemade tomato sauce, 1 bag broccoli slaw, 3 oz chicken, 1 HB egg, 3 nuts, 1+ tsp. olive oil.

Total water consumption: 9+ quarts throughout the day, including coffee

Boy am I glad to be done with today. I had half a diet soda at The Mill with the CrossFit crew. I was gonna just buy it... if I'm gonna be honest I have to count it. Based on the rules and all that, my total points for the day: 1


Total points so far: 1